Question

Zeros of p(x) = x² – 2x – 3 are ______.

Options

• 1, –3

• 3, –1

• –3, –1

• 1, 3

Answer 1

Zeros of p(x) = x² – 2x – 3 are 3, –1.

Explanation:

x² – 2x – 3 = 0 factors as (x – 3)(x + 1) = 0.

So, x = 3 or x = –1.